Agilent Cary 600 User Manual

Agilent Cary 600 Series FTIR Spectrometers and
Microscopes

Long Term Shut Down and Start Up

NOTE

Instructions

Shut down the system

Unless the system will be idle for some time or will be moved, we recommend that the
spectrometer not be turned off. The computer and peripherals can be turned off if desired.

To shut down instrument:

1 Exit Resolutions Pro and close all other applications.
2 Choose Shut down from the Start menu.
3 Turn off the spectrometer and unplug the power cord.
4 Remove the KBr beamsplitter.
5 Pack the beamsplitter in a container or dry box with desiccant. DO NOT touch the optical

surfaces

6 Close the shutters in the sample compartment.
7 Close the shutter between the instrument and microscope.
8 Replace the instrument’s desiccant cartridge to remove water vapor from the spectrometer

enclosure.

Search the Resolutions Pro help for “Change the Beamsplitter” and “Changing the Desiccant
Cartridge” for instructions on how to accomplish the above tasks.

Agilent Cary 600 Series FTIR Spectrometers and Microscopes Long Term Shut Down and Start Up Instructions

NOTE

NOTE

If the spectrometer has been turned off for an extended period, wait 30 minutes for the instrument to

If you collect data before the spectrometer has reached operating temperature, your data may not be

NOTE

CAUTION

WARNING

Dewar fill hole

Detector
compartment cover
raise
cover to access

Start up the system

Spectrometer preparation

1 Install the KBr beamsplitter.

For information on installing the beamsplitter, search the Resolutions Pro help for “Change the
Beamsplitter”.

2 Open the shutter between the instrument and the microscope.
3 Turn on the spectrometer power switch located on the rear of the spectrometer.

reach operating temperature.

accurate.

4 Turn on the computer and monitor.
5 If you are setting up your spectrometer or if you change the spectrometer detector, beam

splitter, or source, you must configure the hardware before you can collect any data. If your
hardware is already configured, you are ready to collect data.

For spectrometers that do not require liquid nitrogen, turn on the instrument and allow 1-2 hours for
the unit to warm up.

Cryogenically cooled detector (MCT)

This procedure applies to detectors requiring liquid nitrogen. Most instruments are supplied with
DLaTGS detectors, which do not require nitrogen cooling. Always check the detector type and
cooling requirements before performing this procedure.

Extreme cold hazard

Liquid nitrogen is very cold and can cause damage to the human body. Use appropriate
protective equipment when handling liquid nitrogen.

If you have a cryogenically-cooled detector (MCT), fill its dewar with liquid nitrogen as follows:

1 Raise the spectrometer cover. The dewar access hole is on the right rear of the detector

compartment cover.

spectrometer

2

Figure 1. Dewar hole on spectrometer